Best At-Home STI Tests

The Everlywell test kit uses different methodologies for testing men and women. Men are tested with urine and blood, and women with vaginal swabs and blood. The site offers consults for positive results through their independent physician network, and there may be options for treatment. You can pay for your tests using an FSA/HSA card.

With STDCheck.com, you choose which STI tests you’re interested in and order them online or by phone. That order is then sent to a lab near you, where you provide a urine and/or blood sample. This company has an option for HIV tests that can detect a new infection. It also provides in-depth information about each STI tested for. You can use an FSA or HSA card to pay for these tests. A doctor is also available for you to consult with by phone. 

To use these tests you will be asked to collect urine in a sample tube and/or prick your finger for blood. LetsGetChecked laboratories are CLIA-certified and CAP and ISO-accredited and use capillary testing; it's a simple and painless blood testing method that is as accurate as a venous blood draw. 

Some collection kits for this company can also be purchased at CVS. A nurse will call you if you test positive to help you figure out what to do next. If you test positive, you can start a virtual consultation with a LetsGetChecked healthcare provider for $39. They are also available to answer questions throughout the testing process.

When there is a positive result for chlamydia, trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis (caused by Gardnerella), mycoplasma, or ureaplasma, LetsGetChecked can send your agreed-upon treatment directly to your home at no additional cost. Please note that any medication prescribed will be an added cost. Your data is never shared with a third party, and it is completely anonymized.

Doctor consultations are not available.

Persona Labs offers more STI testing options than many other companies, but it is difficult to navigate. There is also relatively little information about STIs for which testing is offered. However, doctors consultations are available, and they will prescribe prescriptions to treat certain STIs. 

Like most lab-based testing companies, with HealthLabs.com you choose which STI tests you’re interested in and order them online or by phone. That order is then sent to a lab near you, where you provide a urine and/or blood sample. This company has an option for HIV tests that can detect a new infection, and they also provide good information about appropriate testing windows for all of their options. You can use an FSA or HSA card to pay for these tests. The company provides have specialists who will help you understand your results, and physicians are available for a consultation if your results mandate it. 

Many other at-home STI tests will send you to Quest for testing. Using QuestDirect cuts out the middle man. Quest also offers confirmatory testing for several STIs, which reduces the risk of a false positive. However, the STI testing information on their site is less comprehensive than many. In addition, this company does not connect you to a healthcare provider. 

Although self-collected samples aren’t necessarily as good as samples taken in the lab, NURX tests do one very smart thing. Instead of just collecting urine and/or blood, they also have you collect a vaginal swab, throat swab, and/or rectal swab. This makes it possible to test for oral and anal STIs that might otherwise be missed. Because of this, NURX tests might be a better option than some lab-based tests for individuals who have condomless sex. In addition, they provide unlimited access to a medical team.

My Lab Box offers kits that allow you to self swab the mouth and rectum, not just test for genital STIs. They also have several additional test options, such as a kit that provides tests for both parts of a couple, and tests to diagnose different causes of vaginal discharge. It has some information about each STI, but no good information about testing windows. Physician consults are available if you test positive, and it may be possible to get a prescription for treatment. Otherwise, a certified STI counselor is available, but not a physician.